Selecting a curtain model
There are several varieties of the most common types of curtains for the kitchen: Roman, Japanese, roller, coffee, classic models. Their photos can be easily found on the Internet.
Roman curtains
A sheet of fabric that can be raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism, allowing light to pass through or shading the kitchen. When lifted, the Roman blind forms uniform accordion folds.
Typically, only the bottom half of the canvas is raised. But you can buy a ready-made model that rises completely.
A Roman blind either covers the entire window opening or is attached to the window sash and leaves the window sill open. As a rule, several curtains are hung on wide windows.
Almost all fabrics are suitable for making kitchen curtains, with the exception of pressed and stretched fabrics. Roman blinds are more suitable for narrow windows.
Classics of the genre: tulle + straight curtains
The combination of tulle and long curtains is found everywhere and does not lose its relevance over time. Hanging beautiful curtains in the kitchen is not enough to maintain the attractiveness of the interior; you need to follow a few simple recommendations:
- Large curtains attract a lot of dust, so preference is given to textiles that are easy to clean.
- The kitchen does not need high-quality darkening, like the bedroom. It is better to hang loose curtains on the window, which will retain natural light during the day and will not give the interior a cluttered effect.
- Long curtains look beautiful in a large kitchen, provided there is no stove or stationary furniture next to the window.
When considering color combinations, white tulle is the leader, but you can also hang curtains in pastel colors. The palette of curtains does not have any special restrictions, although plain light textiles look more advantageous.
Comment! If kitchen curtains serve a purely decorative function, and there is no need to isolate yourself from prying eyes, it is better to hang one tulle on the window without thick curtains. Laconic design is especially welcome in a small kitchen.
There are many ways to hang curtains beautifully:
- A familiar option for everyone is a straight tulle fabric with thick folds. To do this, you will need a piece of fabric that is 2.5-3 times the width of the window.
- Two curtains crossed together look impressive.
- The kitchen will be beautifully decorated with three narrow canvases with garters, which will provide maximum access to natural light.
- On a narrow window, in addition to tulle, you can hang one curtain with a beautiful side drapery.
Asymmetry on a kitchen window always looks fresh and interesting. Photo examples of beautiful curtains will help diversify your interior.
Coffee curtains
These are short curtains up to the windowsill. They are suspended on a telescopic cornice, which is attached to the window frame from the middle of the window.
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Advantages. These curtains look very comfortable due to their small size. They are easy to clean and do not hide the kitchen space.
Panel (Japanese) curtains
These are sliding fabric panels. They move along guide rails, like wardrobe doors. Well suited for kitchens with balcony doors, large windows and easy to use. They can be controlled remotely, which is important if the windows are high enough.
The panels are easy to clean thanks to antistatic impregnation. Their usual length reaches the floor. Therefore, they visually raise the ceiling. The absence of folds does not overload the interior, which is important for small kitchens.
Favorite lambrequins
The decision to hang lambrequins on the window is approached carefully. Complex draperies in the kitchen are impractical and look harmonious only in spacious interiors. Following the advice of designers about brevity, the following variations of lambrequins are acceptable:
- swag;
- semi-swag;
- drapery in the form of a scarf thrown over the cornice.
For decoration, choose light and light fabrics. It is better to exclude complex drapery designs, these include:
- tie;
- frill;
- bells.
Decorative elements in the form of tassels and fringes are also best left aside.
Rigid type lambrequins on a bandeau correspond to fashion trends. This option can be hung even in a small kitchen. Rigid lambrequins with a shaped bottom edge look beautiful.
Classic curtains made of light fabrics
Classic style is our most popular design. Assembly is most often done using curtain tape of various types. They are hung from the cornice on loops, hooks or rings using alligator clips.
Classic, versatile and suitable for all modern kitchens. Unlike roller blinds, panel curtains and blinds, they have folds, creating a comfortable interior.
Thanks to the abundance of fabrics, accessories for curtains, and the ability to choose the length of the curtain, you can not only create a unique design, but also hide pipes, a balcony door or a heating radiator.
Designer tips
And in conclusion, a few basic tips to help you choose the most suitable curtains for your kitchen:
- 1 The background color of the curtains should match the interior: either match the walls, or be an accent color and duplicate the color of some furnishings.
- 2 Natural colors are considered the most suitable this season: sand, plum, green, olive, café au lait, brown, as well as deep blue and purple. From the pastel palette, milky, beige, soft pink and peach tones have not lost their relevance.
- 3 The length of the curtains depends on the size of the kitchen. In a small room, short curtains are used to save space. Floor-length curtains are best used in a spacious kitchen combined with a dining room.
- 4 Multi-layering is encouraged. Transparent fabrics will provide access to light into the kitchen, while thicker textiles will help create accents.
- 5 If you want to use the window sill as an additional work surface, pay attention to straight models, sloping on one side, cafe curtains and all types of lifting curtains.
- 6 In the kitchen, located on the ground floor of a private house, curtains not only perform a protective function, but also serve as a kind of “frame” for the landscape outside the window. Experts consider asymmetrical and arched curtains, lambrequin-type curtains and curtains with side tie-backs to be the best in this regard.
- 7 Choosing fashionable curtains this season requires compliance not only with aesthetic features, but also with practicality. Do not get carried away by the abundance of curtain accessories, complex cuts and a large number of additional details. The main decorations for curtains this season are textile tiebacks and simple, laconic lambrequins.
- 8 This season it is recommended to choose environmentally friendly natural materials: silk, cotton, linen, bamboo straw. In addition, mixed fabrics consisting of at least 30% natural fibers are allowed.
- 9 As for the pattern, complex elaborate patterns are not recommended, but it is very fashionable to use fabrics with prints or photo printing. For the kitchen, images of fruits and vegetables, beautiful dishes, desserts, floral themes, as well as all kinds of urban and natural landscapes are recommended.
The main feature of design solutions for curtains for the kitchen this year is the variety of textures, shapes and sizes. But to create a cozy and harmonious interior, something else is needed - your personal view of what window decor should be.
It is thanks to him that the living space acquires the charm of a unique individuality. Taking the first as a basis and adding the second to it, you will definitely create a fashionable, practical, and most importantly unique interior in your kitchen, and curtains will become one of its highlights.
Fabric color and pattern
Most often, curtains are selected in accordance with the color of the walls, the tone of the kitchen interior or the colors of kitchen textiles: chair upholstery, fabric of chair cushions and towels.
The most universal color of curtains is white and its shades. If there is not enough sunlight in the kitchen, choose curtains in warm colors. For example, cream or yellow colors.
- The fabric pattern should echo the pattern of wallpaper, flooring, rugs, wall decorations and other textiles in the kitchen.
- A large pattern visually reduces the space. Therefore, for small kitchens it is better to choose curtains with one or several different patterns.
- If the ceiling is low, choose curtains with vertical stripes or a diamond pattern. If the kitchen is small and narrow, then Roman and roller blinds will make it appear larger.
- For classic kitchens, curtains with a traditional print, such as a checkered pattern or a floral or heraldic pattern, are suitable.
Small windows in kitchens. What curtains should I hang?
Beautifully selected kitchen curtains decorate the kitchen. The designs are so varied with different accessories and decorations.
- Model of a set of curtains. This is one of women's favorite kitchen curtain models. The set consists of different variations of 2-3-4 small curtains. The set may also include a tablecloth to match the curtains. This kit is suitable for minimalist kitchen design.
- Cafe style model. You can choose a cafe style curtain model. This model is usually used for kitchen decoration. The design of such a curtain is variable. There are cheap and expensive options, depending on the type of fabric.
Such curtains can be decorated with ribbons, ribbons, bows or buttons - Ring model. The next design is a model of a curtain in the upper area of the window, hung on rings. The length varies from short at the top of the window to the middle of the window. This curtain is usually used for living room, kitchen. This model is suitable for decorating any home kitchen designs. You can choose your favorite color or motif for this kitchen design.
- Classic model. If you want to decorate your kitchen differently, you can take the classic curtain model. It consists of the following: two plain kitchen curtains on both sides of the window, and on top of them - smaller lace curtains with a pattern. It looks so appropriate on classic white kitchen windows. This design looks like a classic, traditional, vintage or rustic kitchen design.
Long curtains are selected from thick fabric, and short ones from translucent fabric.
Kitchen curtain length
As a rule, the cornice is installed above the upper edge of the window opening and 20-25 cm wider than it. The length of the fabric can be short when the fabric does not reach 1 cm from the window sill if it is used as a bar counter or cutting table; long, when the curtain does not reach 1 cm to the floor and serves as a frame for a window with a balcony door.
Kiseya
The interior of the kitchen looks uncluttered, elegant and airy if you hang thread curtains on the window. The relatively recently developed model quickly won the hearts of designers. There are many advantages to this solution:
- Practicality. Specially treated textile threads do not absorb foreign odors and have dirt-repellent properties.
- Easy to care for. Washing curtains is not difficult.
- Functionality. Do not interfere with the use of the balcony door and window sill. If necessary, they are simply tied up, freeing up space.
- They allow light and air to pass through well, and at the same time create protection from prying eyes.
- In the interior of a large kitchen, they can serve as a demarcation function, separating the dining area from the workspace.
Comment! In the kitchen it is better to hang thread curtains without additional decorative elements in the form of beads, rhinestones and feathers. They will interfere with washing and quickly lose their original attractiveness.
Kisey looks self-sufficient in the kitchen interior and does not need to be supplemented with other curtains, but, if necessary, can be combined with curtains and blinds. Experiments are never forbidden.
Below are photos of new curtains for the kitchen:
Fabric selection
Cotton and linen, viscose and polyester fabrics, as well as fabrics made from a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers, are well suited for kitchen curtains.
It is better to avoid silk and wool material, as they are too capricious. When purchasing linen curtains or linen fabric for sewing, it is necessary to take into account the allowance for shrinkage after washing.
Linen is an excellent material for kitchen curtains. It is durable, has a beautiful texture and does not fade.
Cotton. Beautiful, quite durable fabric. But made from 100% cotton, it wrinkles, shrinks after washing and falls apart in the sun.
Viscose. An economical and more practical alternative to silk. However, it does not tolerate frequent washing. Preference is given to a mixture of viscose with polyester or a combination of viscose material with lining.
Polyester fabrics. Inexpensive, do not wrinkle and do not fade from sunlight. But they attract dust and, unlike natural fabrics, quickly become dirty.
Cornices
The cornice is as important as the curtains themselves, because the reliability of the entire structure and the beauty of the kitchen window design depend on it. The standard length of the cornice should be 30% greater than the width of the window.
If you need to visually expand the window, then choose curtain rods with a longer rod. If you plan to hang short curtains inside the window opening, then the length of the cornice should be 2-3 cm less than the window opening.
The curtain rod, both with a solid rod and slatted, due to the uniform distribution of the load on it, is quite strong, reliable and excellent for heavy curtains.
It can only be installed on a concrete surface, not on a window frame and from one wall to another.
Wrought iron and wooden cornices are suitable for a “country” kitchen. For example, decorated in the style of Provence, village, shabby chic.
Bronze and brass cornices with elegant finials for a classic interior.
For a kitchen decorated in a modern style, a bar-style cornice or one with a string rod is also suitable, especially in combination with eyelet curtains.
The cafe's curtains are hung on the cornices of stained glass mini-bars installed in the spaces between the window openings.
To design non-standard kitchen windows, arched, corner and bay windows, you need to choose special plastic or aluminum bay window cornices.
How to decorate a window beautifully
If you find that your everyday curtains are a little boring or don't do much to add decorative value to the room, then you may need to reconsider a few things about your decor.
The most pleasant impression on guests is made by kitchens in which the author’s style is present.
Plain curtains can be decorated if you are creative enough to come up with ideas on how to make them more attractive and how to use their simplicity to your advantage. Here are some decorative ideas that you can use for your simple and regular functional curtains:
- Use ruffles and ruffles to add some interest - these small additions to your window treatment can make a curtain look fuller and lighter.
Choose a lining fabric that will complement the base color and add texture to the curtain to help give the window a more sophisticated or fashionable look. Beautiful assemblies in the upper half of the window do not hide the space and look good in a classic or rustic style interior - Add tassels or fabric with lace edges for the frills to make them look more elegant.
- Add different accessories – Just like accessories make a simple dress look special, window accessories can make a window stand out. Elegant curtain rod ends adorned with leaves, sparkling crystal embellishments and even intricate wood carvings add extra decorative appeal to your plain curtains. You can choose tassels with fringes, complex tiebacks for curtains of different textures and materials, as well as holders for tiebacks (metal, carved, glass, wood).
- Other accessories that can be used to make simple curtains more decorative include laces and rings.
- Layers with other fabrics – You can layer multiple layers to add dimension to your kitchen curtain. Using different shades or different colors that complement each other can help create a stylish window treatment.
- You can also texture your window curtains by combining thick and sheer fabrics like lace, linen, and other fabrics that we'll cover in this article.
Classic combination - light daytime curtain and thick night curtains
A curtain with a tie on one side will be convenient on a balcony block with a door
